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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.98, 888.82 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.98, 888.82 and 364.22 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.98 : 888.82 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.98/888.82 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.98x = 888.82 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.98x = 323,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,727.71/643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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